What is a Low-Cost Carrier (LCC)?

A low-cost airline / carrier (LCC) also known as a no-frills, discount or budget airline, is an airline that generally has lower fares and fewer comforts. To make up for revenue lost in low cost ticket prices, the airline usually charges extra for food, baggage, priority boarding, seat allocating. Examples are EasyJet, Ryanair, and Southwest Airlines.

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